Legendary Škoda Octavia? A poorly chosen photo shows just another ordinary car
The legendary ŠKODA OCTAVIA celebrates its 60th anniversary
In January 1959, production of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA began. The first modern generation of the model took up the baton in April 1996. Bestseller: more than 6.5 million cars of all generations sold since 1959. The OCTAVIA celebrates 60 years of production – the first cars rolled off the production line at the Mladá Boleslav plant during January 1959. In the mid-1990s, the popular model was followed by the first modern generation, which soon became the brand’s bestseller on many global markets..
How to ride in Czechoslovakia. Period photos show the reality of socialist roads
Fewer cars on the road, long-defunct highways and a limited choice of models. The reality for motorists in socialist Czechoslovakia was often not very rosy, yet everyone remembers that time with a bit of nostalgia. You can recall what it was like on the roads in Czechoslovakia in the following gallery.
Wartburg 311 + Skoda Octavia 1960 + Moskvich 407
Comment: the original Skoda Octavia was no exception. Mask, bumper, windshield, wheels, steering wheel, seats like a Wartburg or Moskvich
